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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1892
Page
4
Boston Republicans disappointed as Democratic caucuses proceed with fairness and spirit. A strong working city committee is chosen to guide upcoming elections. Mayor Matthews receives emphatic endorsement for his conduct in office.
The Connecticut delegation to Chicago remains uninstructed while New Haven hails Grover Cleveland as a firm advocate of tariff reform sound currency and economical government in a convention address by General Bradley. Delegates are urged to be sent with full authority.
The text notes broad liberty for opinion in Connecticut and Massachusetts conventions, revealing how strongly the Cleveland sentiment dominated. It asserts other states align with Cleveland not by formal majority instruction but by the evident wishes of Democratic masses and their delegates.
The opposition to Mr Coolidge as United States minister to France is led by Republican Senators Teller and Stewart. They attack his sound currency views, arguing the free coinage wing of the party is too strong to restrain. Despite this, Coolidge is likely to be confirmed, seen as the best Republican choice from Massachusetts for the post. Democrats see no personal grudge, while Republicans argue he favors an honest dollar.
A newspaper opinion praising District Attorney ALLEN for pursuing indictments against the Whiskey Trust in restraint of trade. The piece argues that proving such acts violate the law could curb other trusts and protect the public, noting the Whiskey Trust is among the least harmful but still part of tariff-enabled combinations. It wishes ALLEN success in applying the law to these trusts.
The piece contrasts Connecticut Republicans backing silver with Democrats favoring the gold standard and denouncing the silver purchase law. It argues Massachusetts would align with Democrats on sound currency, criticizes Connecticut Republicans for straddling the issue, and endorses tariff reform as a national campaign focus.
The Supreme Court rules that a street is not a passenger station, stating the street car company bears no responsibility for street safety. The remark highlights Boston streets being tailored for pedestrians and transit without implying custodianship of street safety.
Editorial discusses a ruling in the TERENCE DREAMER case where an electric car killed a pedestrian on Warren street. It argues drivers must not rely on due care and urges elevated roads or fenders to protect pedestrians, noting streets are not passenger stations after 160 years of use.
The article notes Cleveland’s likely nomination and a push for Blaine over Harrison. It cites former Harrison backers Quay DuPley Clarkson as now backing Blaine, driven by practical politics. It warns Blaine’s electability is doubtful given his 1884 defeat and Harrison’s weakness.
The Boston Post reports 384 Cleveland delegates already chosen in 17 states, leaving 564 to be chosen and a 598 vote nomination threshold. It foresees Hill aligning to nominate the people's choice in New York, presenting a cheerful view amid adversity.
The Boston Post issues an elegant souvenir engraving titled One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities. The editor and publisher, under new management, claims unprecedented gains in leadership, editorship, circulation, and advertiser patronage among one-cent dailies in Boston and New England.
In a Boston city matter Meyer proposes extending the mayoral term to two years. The plan, advanced by the House committee and amended to cover all cities, comes up Wednesday. No petitions from Boston or other cities support it, and voters are not asked to approve. Beacon Hill cautions against changing a longtime custom. Andrew Aguecheek.
The writer calls on the Post to question why a missing woman learned of her husband’s fate only after 22 hours. He notes the heartrending account on page 1 May 9 and asks who is censurable for her long period of ignorance and distress.
A citizen thanks the Post for a law coupon used with attorney Samuel W. Clifford. Lewis C. Nose reports receipt of needed legal assistance from 15 Staniford Street dated May 9.
A collage of humorous vignettes and dialogues opens with quips about marriage and punishment and moves through scenes of legal inquiry, accidental deaths, domestic squabbles, and a medical misinterpretation. Characters include Youngly, Jacques, D'Auber, Patton, and Dr Graybald amid comedic precision.
Mr Virgil G Bogue former chief engineer of the Northern Pacific and Union Pacific is at Youngs Lester L Forbes of Yokohama and Shanghai visited Cambridgeport to see his mother Belfords Magazine features a novel by Margaret Ingersoll titled Address Amateur Savings Bank Commissioner Warren Locke heads Norwood town meetings for twenty years Police Commissioner Lee patrols night stations offering guidance to officers Miss Frances Converse known as Kitty is the latest social sensation in Boston society with Malden ties and social prominence
Ex Governor Pleisted of Maine argues against substituting the rum issue for the tariff issue this year in the state. The living descendants of Thomas Hooker of Hartford plan a family reunion. Dudley M. Holman resigns as editor of the Portland Maine Express for a similar post on the Woonsocket Rhode Island Evening Call. General A Ybarra, now prominent in Venezuela, once taught languages at the Martha's Vineyard Summer Institute. Ex Senator James W Bradbury of Augusta Maine predicts Cleveland will be nominated at Chicago.
Mrs. Frank Leslie plans a large Augusta hotel and sanitarium. Senator Berry of Arkansas, famed billiards player with one leg, shone in Washington. Patsy Sears of Indiana claims to be 108 and marks a century of church membership. Mrs. Bryan, wife of a Nebraska congressman, was admitted to the bar but may return if needed. Captain Mitchell, oldest sleeping-car porter at 68, has led Pullman runs for 17 years. Cornell figures J G Stebmolan and B L Wheeler are linked with a Cornell presidency succession amid Adams resignation. President Andrews of Brown is also discussed.
The Boston Post prints a coupon that lets paper buyers gain ten minutes of veterinary consultation for horses dogs cows or cats. A second coupon offers ten minutes of consultation with a lawyer for the paper purchaser.
Dramatic news confirms Salvini will stage Cavelleria Rusticana in Boston at the new Bowdoin Square Theatre on May 23 with Patti, Wilkinson, and a large company. The production features a Sicilian duel, expanded cast, Mascagni music, and Sicilian scenery with detailed costumes.
The piece profiles Senator George K Nichols of the second Worcester district. It notes his formal appearance and clerical likeness, his dignified bearing, and habit of wearing spectacles. It mentions his tall stable build, black hair with gray side whiskers, and Prince Albert attire. It says he is a good speaker who has addressed a few questions in the session.
Trenton May 10 Governor Abbott and Attorney General Stockton Parker Gummere and Judge A L McDermott spent hours behind closed doors discussing the Reading deal. Abbott said he would seek legislative action if ordinary law cannot settle the matter, and a railroad politician called the move bluff while predicting court delays until election.
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen adopted an order allowing trolley use over the Harvard bridge with conditions. Cars must run to Tremont House or a central location, and the company may switch motive power per Aldermanic suggestion or abandon the site. Breen registrar nomination tabled for a week. A trade association communication supported land purchases for public parks, referred to a special committee.
The Boston Post reports generous reader support for Bernard Gould’s widow and two children. Contributions total 60.50 dollars after a Monday gift of 25.00 and 35.50 received yesterday, with 20.00 from the Boston Post and a 1.00 donation from A Friend Everett.
Fraulein Adele Lewing and Miss Louise Rollwagen headlined a Boston program featuring original works by Lewing, praised as artists by critics. Mr. Meyn won high honors, while Mrs. E Humphrey Allen and the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Arthur Nikisch drew favorable notices on their final tour. In Chicago Central Hall the program included Goldmark Sakuntala overture and Berlioz Harold in Italy with Albert as soloist. critics split over D Al bert's interpretation though praised his pianism. Vivian.
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